A video doorbell is one of the ways to improve your home security and if you just took your new one out of the box this guide shows you how to set up the SimpliSafe doorbell from beginning to end.

1. Gather What You Need

Before you start make sure you have your SimpliSafe base station, a Wi-Fi connection and your smartphone with the SimpliSafe app already installed.

2. Complete SimpliSafe Account Login

Open the app. Finish the SimpliSafe account login . If you are new make an account with your email and a strong password. People who already have an account just need to sign in and check that their subscription plan includes video devices because some doorbell features need a monitoring plan.

3. Add the Doorbell to Your System

In the app go to "Add Device" pick the doorbell camera. Follow the instructions on the screen. Scan the QR code on the device to connect it then link it to your home Wi-Fi network.

4. Mount and Wire the Doorbell

Depending on the model you have (wired or battery-powered). Connect it to your old doorbell wiring or charge it and put it near your front door at the right height to get the best view.

5. Check for a SimpliSafe Camera Firmware Update

After it is connected go to device settings and look for a Simplisafe camera firmware update . Keeping the firmware up to date makes the video look better fixes problems and makes the system safer so this step should not be missed.

6. Customize Alerts and Zones

Choose where motion detection should work change how you get notifications and test the doorbell sound to make sure alerts get to your phone every time.

7. Test Everything

Press the doorbell, make some motion and check view and saved videos in the app to make sure everything is working the way it should.

Conclusion

Setting up the SimpliSafe doorbell is easy once you know the steps: log in connect the device put it in the place update the software and set up your alerts. After following these steps you will have a real-time way to watch your front door.